| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $64.98 | 5.828% | $68.767 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.70 | 6.516% | $159.4545 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.91 | 7.545% | $48.2985 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.91 | 9.332% | $88.4605 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.86 | 8.608% | $150.8131 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.63 | 3.158% | $122.3763 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.91 | 11.874% | $157.6417 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.90 | $795.8116 | $795.81 | $795.80 | $795.90 | |